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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.08, 23,768.24 and 6,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.08, 23,768.24 and 6,951.82 is: 10,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.08 : 23,768.24 = 6,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.08/23,768.24 = 6,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.08x = 23,768.24 × 6,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.08x = 165,232,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,232,526.20/15,841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.64

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